Good Day
Grand Junction
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Grand Junction. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mesa County Community Summit will be held on Oct. 6 and 7 at Colorado Mesa University where caregivers, caseworkers and service providers will come together to learn new ways to support children and families. Keynote speaker Derek Clark will share his story and breakout sessions will cover topics such as opioid response and early childhood education — promising to bring hope and fresh ideas to everyone involved. Mesa County
- ➤ On September 26, Grand Junction High School held its lively homecoming parade along Main Street in downtown Grand Junction—clubs and sports teams showcased vibrant floats themed after Rio Carnival. KKCO 11
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Allie Dorsey, a Grand Junction welder, was hurt when a 4000 pound steel beam fell on her job site and caused a through knee amputation along with nearly 40 surgeries as she joins the Adaptive Training Foundation program—she now learns new ways to build her independence and plans to help others overcome similar challenges. WesternSlopeNow.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ HDR, a global architecture and engineering firm, has opened a new office in downtown Grand Junction at 202 Main St—expanding its work on local projects like transportation and water improvements. The firm will grow its local team to better serve the region's growing needs. WesternSlopeNow.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three Grand Junction businesses have been named finalists in the state-wide HOSPYS Awards by the Colorado Restaurant Association—Melrose Spirit Co. for Beverage Professional, Little Pink Food Truck for Food Truck of the Year, and Bin 707 Foodbar for Restaurant of the Year, with public voting ending October 31 and a live awards ceremony set for November 10 in Denver. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
- ➤ Today, the 48th Annual Colorado West Marching Band Festival takes place at Stocker Stadium on N 12th Street in Grand Junction where eleven bands will compete in preliminary rounds from 10:55 a.m. until 2 p.m. and finals from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; thousands of spectators are expected with parking limited at Lincoln Park—tickets cost $28 for combined or $15 for individual adult admission—and children under five enter free. WesternSlopeNow.com
- ➤ The Museum of the West opened the 'Gear Up: The Science of Bikes' exhibit today at its new Grand Junction Lions Club Traveling Exhibit Hall at 462 Ute Ave—displaying historic bicycles such as a lowrider and Penny Farthing along with interactive STEAM stations. The exhibit, developed by the Carnegie Science Center, features local cycling history and will run until Jan. 3. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Mesa County and the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management are surveying nonagricultural producers and suppliers for business impacts from the Turner Gulch Fire, which burned about 31,700 acres east of Gateway this summer (measuring economic and physical damages) to help officials plan recovery. Affected businesses must complete the survey by Oct. 14 so local, tribal and state authorities can assess needs. Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ USDA Forest Service awarded Colorado $26.3 million for wildfire prevention work with $865,009 for a Glenwood Springs project, $2,573,318 for Montezuma County and $531,308 for Rio Blanco County. The agency will announce a fourth funding opportunity later in 2025 — adding more support for wildfire prevention efforts. KJCT
- ➤ On September 26, the Grand Junction Regional Airport received a $38 million FAA grant that lowered its cost share from 10% to 5%, saving over $2 million and funding the first phase of runway paving set to start next year — officials said the project, which originally aimed for a 2030 opening, is now expected to finish in 2029 and free up funds for terminal expansion. KKCO 11
- ➤ Grand Valley Transit will join Week Without Driving from Sept. 29 to Oct. 5 by offering free rides to help locals try life without a vehicle—mobility manager Tara Flaherty noted that 29% of Mesa County’s workers lack access to a car and urged residents to share their experiences to guide future transit plans. WesternSlopeNow.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new PrimeHealth+ clinic opened in August on 29 1/2 Road and offers affordable medical, dental, behavioral and pharmacy services. It treats Medicaid patients and those without insurance while providing free at-home delivery and high school clinics plus sports physicals for students. KKCO 11
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Grand Junction are advised to get their HVAC systems checked before winter by having furnaces serviced yearly, changing filters monthly, and cleaning the flame sensor—steps that can help systems last 15 to 20 years as colder weather approaches. KKCO 11
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Pepper Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticket info not provided — Celebrate 20 years of Pepper's music with a live performance spanning coastlines and genres.
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Ballyhoo Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Tickets available — Experience the punk energy and pop reggae grooves of Baltimore’s BALLYHOO! on their coast-to-coast tour.
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Spencer Crandall Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar — Cost info not provided — Experience country music with Denver's own Spencer Crandall in a cozy venue.
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96 Bitter Beings Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Ticket prices vary — Deron Miller returns for a night of energetic riffs and captivating music.
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Off With Their Heads Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Mesa Theater — Check for ticket prices — Celebrate the release of 'Be Good' with fresh tunes from Off With Their Heads.
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Oktoberfest Family Festival
Celebrate fall at Cross Orchards Historic Site during the Oktoberfest Family Festival, featuring live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and fun for all ages. Enjoy free train rides, historic demonstrations, a pumpkin patch, and the Colorado State Steinholding Competition at 1 PM on the main stage!
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The Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue
7-8:30 p.m. — The Avalon Theatre — Tickets vary — Enjoy an uproarious new comedy featuring the beloved Golden Girls in outrageous new escapades.
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Discovery Auto Group Pet Fair
10 AM – 2 PM — Discovery Auto Group — Free entry — Find your new furry friend at Roice-Hurst Humane Society's adoption booth during this community pet fair.
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Howl-o-ween 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run & Dog Walk
1-4 p.m. — Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park — $40 — Dress up with your pet for a festive run and enjoy an after-party with awards and live music.
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